June 21, 2009

First, Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband. Even though we thought this year's celebrations would be different, you are a father. This picture shows the day when I "officially" consider the day you first became a father...to our furry baby! I wish that this year, I was also watching you cuddle our son, but that wasn't to be. Thank you for loving him so much, even though he isn't phyiscally with us. You are a great father!!

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Happy Father's Day to my Father-in-Law as well! Gene--thank you (and Kathy too!) for raising such an amazing son that I get to share my life with. You are a great example to him of being a man of God!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Happy Father's Day also to our wonderful grandpas. Both are now in Heaven, but because of both of these men, our families had a strong, faith-filled heritage. It is hard to believe they are both gone, but we both have so many fond memories of them in our lives.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~And now, to my sweet Papa, Happy Father's Day!!!!

As long as I can remember, I have been a Daddy's girl. And I am so very proud of it. I have the most wonderful Dad. He is one of my best friends, and still, to this day, I count on him for so much. Even though I'm a grown up, he is still there for me at a moment's notice. I love the fact that he lives here in Texas now. I have not lived near him since I was 17, and it is SO very nice to be able to do things with him again!

My Dad has always worked so hard for his family. I don't ever remember a time that he was not able to provide what we needed, even though, now as an adult, I'm sure there were hard times. Dad--thank you for giving of yourself to us throughout the years. I don't know how you were able to work as hard as you did all those years, but I appreciate it so much!

Thank you for being a silly Dad as well! You still make me laugh!

Dad--thank you also for showing us the world. We have travelled to so many amazing places, and I have so many wonderful memories of our trips!

I always have loved our special "dates" together. It is still fun to go out to dinner--just us!

(Thank you for loving my hubby so much, too! You are both CRAZY!!!)

I always dreamed of my wedding day--they day you would walk me down the aisle, and that we would dance to Nat King Cole's Unforgettable. I can't believe that it has already been 6 1/2 years since this day actually happened!! Thank you for making that day so perfect and so very special! And thank you for being willing to share me with Justin! =) I know that must have been a tough day for you!

Papa--

Thank you so much for being a wonderful father, and a great friend. You are one of the most generous people I know, and would do anything you could to help anyone who needs it. Thank you for showing me how to trust God, even through the hard times. I am so proud of you, proud that you are my father, and I grateful for every moment that we get to spend together. Thank you for being my Dad! Happy Father's Day!!